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Gaspeite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gaspeite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Apophyllite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Gaspeite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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